Hombre vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hombre

Boy #12,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, human being"

Origin: Spanish via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,336
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hom, Bray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hombre Rank #12,336
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #12336 for Hombre.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hombre ___

  • Hombre Miguel
  • Hombre Carlos
  • Hombre Antonio
  • Hombre Jose
  • Hombre Luis
  • Hombre Rafael

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hombre

Mujer Chico Ramon Consuela Diego

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hombre or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Hombre at #12336 in the United States.

What do Hombre and James mean?

Hombre means "man, human being" (Spanish via Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hombre and James boy or girl names?

Hombre is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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